Michael Sam drafted by St. Louis Rams: The kiss, the call, the reactions

In this Nov. 20, 2013, file photo, Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Columbia, Mo. Sam was selected in the seventh round, 249th overall, by the St. Louis Rams in the NFL draft Saturday, May 10, 2014. The Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year last season for Missouri came out as gay in media interviews this year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

The St. Louis Rams drafted former Mizzou star Michael Sam in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday, May 10, 2014, marking the first time an openly gay athlete has been selected by a pro football team. Sam was breaking down in tears on the phone. These are reactions posted to Twitter.